Commercial

You’ve probably seen a joint and several clause in a contract before. It reads something like “Each Borrower agrees it is jointly and severable liable …

In 2018, Modern Slavery Acts were passed by both the Federal and NSW State Governments in order to regulate the risks of modern slavery in …

Federal Court makes ruling on licensing of unregistered trade marks in Peanut Butter dispute. You may have noticed a change in the branding of your …

A raft of new provisions were introduced recently under the Associations Incorporation Act 1991 (ACT), and notably those which deal with material personal interests. Here …

A controversial shake up to Australia’s data laws came into force in December 2018. The Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Act 2018 …

Does Your Company Have a Policy? From 1 July 2019, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Whistleblower Protections) Bill 2019 (Cth) takes effect. These changes impact …

There are many changes to the laws and regulations commencing over the next 6 months. Here we summarise some of those key changes: PROPERTY Some …

Reasonable management action refers to performance management or a disciplinary process that is carried out fairly, transparently and justly. As an employer, you have the …

Unfair contracts legislation has now been in place for two and a half years. Only a Court can determine whether a contract term is unfair …

Many businesses will routinely enter into a contract which contains a “force majeure” clause. However, many may not know that the purpose of a force …

Running a business? Check your registered details are current It is not only charities that should check their registrations reflect their current details; businesses should …

It would be remiss of us to not mention the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry, which has consumed …

The Secure Local Jobs Code commenced on 15 January 2019. The Code applies to those in construction, cleaning, security and traffic management services undertaking or …

The power of crowd sourcing is undeniable. From the ridiculous, $55,492 raised to make a potato salad , to the nostalgic, saving of the iconic …

On 8 October 2018, the Governor-General signed off on the Letters Patent establishing the Royal Commission into aged care, available here. This Royal Commission is …

If the reportable conduct scheme applies to your organisation in the ACT, you have a mandatory obligation to respond to reportable allegations. Below we have …

Welcome to 2018! It is set to be another interesting year ahead, as the Australian Open kicks off this week, we head towards the 2018 …

Meet Kate and Peter. They handle the sale and purchases of businesses for our clients. We asked them a few questions about the process, from …

Opening the International Bar Association (IBA) conference in Sydney on Sunday night, Attorney-General George Brandis made a staunch defence of the rule of law, highlighting …

It is the Bill that has done the rounds of Parliament and been the subject of much anticipation and commentary. Privacy nerds everywhere (read: Griffin …

Yesterday, AFP employees delivered a clear message to the AFP Executive that they will not accept the Enterprise Agreement being offered by the AFP. 87.2% …

If you are the tenant or landlord of a retail or commercial lease, your lawyer probably required you to sign a Disclosure Statement prior to …

It is typical for landlords to require tenants to provide security under a lease, to secure the tenant’s obligations under the lease.  There are various …

The unfair contracts legislation is being amended with effect from 12 November 2016 to apply to small businesses in addition to individuals. What is the …

Following the enactment of the Competition and Consumer Amendment (Payment Surcharges) Act 2016, businesses should be aware of new restrictions in imposing payment surcharges on …

Earlier this year, IP Australia conducted an extensive review of its fee structure in consultation with various stakeholders. The results of this review are now …

On 11 February 2016, the Federal Court handed down its judgment in the case of Dick Smith Investments Pty Ltd v Ramsey [2016] FCA 939. …

Thought you can use the internet anonymously? A recent Australian case has shown that the right to privacy does not necessarily prevent someone finding out …

What does this news about credit card surcharges really mean? We’ve all been there – you find an unbeatable deal on flights or accommodation only …

A recent case in the United States of America involving the transport company Uber has raised more questions for businesses that utilise the services of …

Didn’t know your business proposal was covered by the Franchising Code of Conduct (the Code)? The penalties can be significant so check the Code first. …

Despite everyone’s best intentions, disputes commonly arise when one party feels like the other party is not contributing to the business equally, where one party’s …

Many of the clients we encounter in our practice are small businesses, started by friends or family.  Typically, the founders will set up a proprietary …

The Leases (Commercial and Retail) Act 2001 (ACT) (the Act) sets out some of the rights and responsibilities of tenants and lessors in relation to …

When buying or selling a business, it is critical that the parties to the transaction consider any lease in place for the premises from which …

Reebok, and the rest of the commercial work, has been reminded that if you are advertising your business or products, it is important to ensure …